About Chidley
The surname Chidley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cild," meaning "child," and the suffix "-ley," indicating a clearing or meadow. Therefore, the surname Chidley is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a clearing or meadow associated with a child or children. It may have also been a nickname for someone who was youthful or childlike in appearance or behavior.
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The surname Chidley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chidley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Chidley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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